Demolition begins for streetcar operations facility

A FOX19 investigation reveals that since at least the first of the year, Cincinnati streetcar staff have been dealing with yet another hurdle that could potentially jeopardize federal funding for the project.More >>

Cincinnati streetcar staff have been dealing with yet another hurdle that could potentially jeopardize federal funding for the project. The hurdle hinges on a Cincinnati Bell agreement with the city for utility relocation being compliant with federal Buy America requirements.More >>

By now, you've probably seen the cars and know they'll move passengers from Over-the-Rhine to The Banks, and everywhere in between. But, how will it impact you if you're trying to share the road?More >>

By now, you've probably seen the cars and know they'll move passengers from Over-the-Rhine to The Banks, and everywhere in between. But, how will it impact you if you're trying to share the road?More >>

Property owners along the future route of Cincinnati's streetcar are already saying it's a selling point for potential buyers and renters. They hope it'll also translate into higher property values afterMore >>

Property owners along the future route of Cincinnati's streetcar are already saying it's a selling point for potential buyers and renters. They hope it'll also translate into higher property values after streetcars begin moving along the streets outside their windows. More >>

The city of Cincinnati has signed a contract for construction of the Cincinnati Streetcar system with Messer/Prus/Delta JV. With this contract now signed, the City has issued Notice to Proceed to theMore >>

The city of Cincinnati has signed a contract for construction of the Cincinnati Streetcar system with Messer/Prus/Delta JV with an expected completion date of September 2016.More >>

Cincinnati City Council voted Wednesday to officially create the position of Executive Project Director for the streetcar project, two days after a vote by the City Council Budget and Finance Committee. CouncilMore >>

Cincinnati City Council voted create the position of Executive Project Director for the streetcar project, with annual salary between $139,000-$188,000. Some critics question this wisdom amid talks of firefighter and police cuts.More >>

OVER THE RHINE, OH (FOX19) -

Demolition began Monday on the future site of the Cincinnati Streetcar's Maintenance & Operations Facility (MOF).

Two vacant buildings in Over-the-Rhine are being torn down at the corner of Henry and Race streets for the new "streetcar barn."

City officials say demolition is expected to last about six weeks. Messer/Prus/Delta Railroad has been hired as the construction contractor for the project.

"People ask me
all the time, 'Is the Streetcar happening?'" Mayor Mark Mallory said. "Let
me be clear: The streetcar is happening. You can see it happening here
today."

Once complete, the MOF will be a 12,500 square-foot
facility with two tracks and room for expansion as the system grows. City officials say this $11.9 million facility will be
able to hold up to 12 vehicles, and the building will also contain the
operational staff's offices.

The
City's Historic Conservation board approved the demolition and the new
building's designs.

The Streetcar's MOF should be completed in March 2015.

"They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The Cincinnati Streetcar, connecting the Riverfront and Findlay Market, will be that single step that will connect the city's two largest employment centers and spur development along the route," Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls said.

The first streetcar
line from The Banks to Findlay Market will be open for passenger service in
Spring 2016.

A Ridgeland homeowner is upset after being told she had to take down some of her Christmas decorations. She was told a mural that hangs on her garage doesn't adhere to the homeowners association covenantsMore >>

A Ridgeland homeowner is upset after being told she had to take down some of her Christmas decorationsMore >>

A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed to intentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did it because he wanted to be arrested. "He told police that he wantedMore >>

A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed to intentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did it because he wanted to be arrested.More >>